Housekeeping Assistant

Apploi; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401k with company match

Job summary

Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center in Norfolk is seeking a Laundry Assistant to handle washing, drying, folding, and delivery of linens in a bustling rehabilitation and long-term care facility.

Role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and physical stamina, with duties including identifying patient clothing and reporting losses. Benefits include health/dental insurance, PTO, holiday pay, and 401(k) company match.

Qualifications

• Prior laundry experience preferred; healthcare experience also preferred.
• Ability to communicate, comprehend, understand, and write messages, and follow directions.
• Ability to be a team player and get along with other employees.
• Must stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and stooping.
• Must operate dryers and washers and fold/hang linen and clothing.

Responsibilities

• Washes and dries linen and other clothing.
• Folds and stores linen and clothing properly.
• Keeps the laundry in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Delivers linen and clothing to designated areas.
• Ensures that patient clothing is properly identified.
• Reports loss and damage of linen or patient clothing to supervisor.

Skills

Laundry experience

Healthcare experience

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center in Norfolk, a 180-bed rehabilitation and long-term care facility, is seeking a Laundry Assistant. If you're looking for a work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you serve, consider a career with us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Washes and dries linen and other clothing.

• Folds and stores linen and clothing properly.

• Keeps the laundry in a clean and sanitary condition.

• Delivers linen and clothing to designated areas.

• Ensures that all patient clothing is properly identified.

• Reports loss and damage of linen or patient clothing to supervisor.

Job qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Prior laundry experience preferred; prior healthcare experience also preferred.

• Ability to communicate, comprehend, understand, and write messages, and follow directions.

• Ability to perform as a team player and get along with all other employees.

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Requires frequent lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, stooping, kneeling, etc.

• Must be able to operate dryers and washers and fold and hang linen and clothing.

We offer a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full time associates which include affordable health and dental insurance within 60-90 days of hire, paid time off, extra pay for holidays, and a 401k with company match.

Working for MFA at a LifeWorks Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center is no ordinary career. It takes pride and dedication. It takes a critical combination of technical skills balanced with people skills. Most of all it takes a unique person, with a caring heart and a passion for helping others. It's more than just a job...it's a calling.